Colleen Coble never disappoints me! I was so happy to return to Jane and Reid, and of course, now I'm waiting for the next book to see what happens with them. The suspense in this installment kept me reading after bedtime and then pondering for a while on "who did it" before falling asleep. First, Bree and now Jane -- these strong women make for great series!

Two Reasons to Run, by Colleen Coble, continues the story of Police Chief Jane Hardy. In this latest tale, Jane not only has the opportunity to get to know her son, Will, but her life becomes very complicated, as she has to deal with a potential threat to an oil platform off the coast!

Reid Bechtol, the father of her son, is working on a documentary concerning the oil platform, so he gets thrown into the middle of the chaos. When their son's life is threatened by this terrorist, both Reid and Jane jump into action to protect their son!

A lot of details about Reid and Jane's former life will come to light on the pages of this book. You will wonder how these two will ever be able to overcome the hurts of the past!

Another fabulous book by Colleen Coble. She never disappoints with her well written characters and twisty tales that end in a surprise.

I'm really enjoying this latest series with these characters and I look forward to another installment.

Two Reasons to Run by Colleen Coble is book two in the Pelican Harbor Novels. Book 1 left off with so many questions remaining and readers will absolutely adore book 2 and seeing familiar characters figure out the issues that began in book 1. And the suspenseful scenario in book 2 will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the book. I loved this book and can’t wait for book 3!

Jane Hardy is trying to figure out what is going on in her town. As a police officer, she has seen many things, but this is a mystery. An oil rigger is missing. Follow Jane to find out what’s happening. This book is part of a series. While it is a stand alone story, the facts about the characters would make more sense if I had read the previous book.

Colleen Coble has written another satisfying page-turner. I love her character, Jane Hardy. The woman has overcome so many obstacles but still moves forward with a heart for justice, even as problems mount up. On top of that, there's something evil going down at the oil platform in the Gulf. As the Police Chief, Jane must put others before herself and go down a rocky road to find the truth. I enjoyed the role her son, Will, and his father, Reid, played, and the thread of faith that runs through this suspense-filled story. If you haven't read Colleen's books, this a great series to start with. If you are a regular Coble fan, you won't be disappointed. Start with book one, One Little Lie. Watch for book three, Three Buried Secrets coming in the fall. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

WOW!! This book is full of action, suspense, drama and romance. It is well written and the author makes you feel like you are there. I highly recommend you read book one "One Little Lie" before you read this book. This series is a winner! I can't wait to read the next book. Thank you Thomas Nelson--FICTION via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.

** “God had gotten them this far.” **

Colleen Coble’s newest novel, “Two Reasons to Run,” picks up immediately after the first novel in her Pelican Harbor Series ends, with Police Chief Jane Hardy still reeling from the news she learned about her past.

When a man hints at sabotage and terrorism on the nearby oil platform in the Gulf, Jane must race to find out the truth. With the help of Reid Dixon, an investigative journalist who is also the father of her son Will, they must work together and rebuild their relationship all while searching out the truth about the potential terrorism.

“Two Reasons to Run” is a fast-paced romantic thriller that draws on murders, kidnappings, shootings, thefts, stalking and sabotage to drive the plot. Coble does an incredible job of weaving the storylines together to leave the reader in suspense — not only about the oil rig situation, but also in regards to both Jane’s and Reid’s pasts in a cult and their missing family members each is so desperate to find.

The author also does a great job of developing characters. Both Jane and Reid are flawed and relatable; her crusty father Charles is intriguing; their son Will is inspirational; and she even includes some great animal characters like Parker the dog and Pete the Pelican.

This story isn’t just a great thriller though. It’s filled with several amazing lessons, like God is still with us, even within the trials; how to face evil and even death with peace; sometimes we just need to focus on today and not worry about tomorrow; living in perpetual fear is no life; and the importance of trusting God.

Fans of authors like Carrie Stuart Parks, Lynette Eason and Terri Blackstock will enjoy this novel. I would not recommend reading it as a standalone, as much of its plot refers back to the series first story, “One Little Lie.”

“Two Reasons to Run” is due to be published on Sept. 8.

Five stars out of five.

Thomas Nelson provided this complimentary copy through NetGalley for my honest, unbiased review.

This book picks up a few months after the previous one.
It’s a fast paced book and kept me on the edge of my seat.
I enjoyed the story and look forward to the next one in the series.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the early copy

Two Reasons to Run by Colleen Coble Reviewed August 4, 2020 3.4 stars
I am a big Colleen Coble fan. This is my 15th novel and the second in the Pelican Harbor series.
"One Little Lie" was the first in the Pelican Harbor series.
That story starts with Jane Hardy and her dad escaping from a cult, many years ago. Now both have a new
life in Pelican Harbor, in fact, Jane is the interim sheriff since her dad recently retired as sheriff.
As that title indicated there is one little lie hanging around and with the aid of an investigative report Jane
finds out that the lie really isn’t all that ‘little’. . Turns out the baby she and her dad left behind wasn’t
dead as believed.

This story continues with Jane and her son Will as well as Reid, Will’s dad and that guy Jane married 15 years ago who then had a heavy beard and looks entirely different now. Since this is a mystery we knew there was going to be a murder additionally an environmental terrorist plot.
I am sorry to say that Jane was soooo annoying in this story; I found myself shouting her and totally wanted to shake her.
True this story does have the typical Ms. Coble’s twists and turns that keeps me guessing and reading!
In I am a big fan there is no doubt I will read Pelican Harbor Book#3 "Three Missing Days"]

Want to thank NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for this early release granted to me in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for September 8, 2020

In this eagerly awaited second book in the series, readers will continue to discover more about Jane Hardy. This series by Mrs. Coble is easily one of my favorites. Now, I am anxiously awaiting the third book in this series. The suspense continues in this book just as the first book as readers see there is something occurring in Jane Hardy’s town. With murder suspected aboard an oil platform, there are major implications that something huge is going to occur. As Jane works to discover what is going on, she also is working on building a relationship with her son, Will. Reid, Will’s father, is interested in pursuing a relationship with her, but Jane is still upset due to their past circumstances. When the enemy threatens those Jane loves, Jane will stop at nothing to protect and discover who is behind everything that is occurring. Readers, be prepared to not stop reading until you finish this one! The book has several surprises and readers will get glimpses into additional information regarding both Reid and Jane’s families. I highly recommend this book! You will not be disappointed!
***I was given a free electronic copy of this book from the publisher for an honest review. This is my honest opinion. Even though I received this copy free, I have purchased her books before.

"Two Reasons to Run" is about Jane Hardy, a police officer who is trying to solve the case of a missing oil rig worker. Before his disappearance, the worker emailed with evidence that a conspiracy was taking place aboard the oil rig. Since I didn't know this book is part of a series, I didn't understand the relationship between Jane, her son, and her former boyfriend. I felt that this book was well-written, but the case was wrapped up too quickly and was a little unbelievable.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

Another Colleen Coble great read!

This book has action, suspense, and danger. All of those things are mixed in with characters trying to both ask for and give forgiveness. Jane is learning the ropes as a mother and how to co-parent while trying to keep up on the demands of her job.

Reid is waiting for forgiveness and understanding in what he believes was the best path for him to take.

They both are struggling with the resurfacing of feelings and trying to deal with the new twists that have come up in their lives

Colleen is a master storyteller and I finished this book quickly because it roped me in from the start!

This was the second book in the Pelican Harbor series and I can't wait for the third!

*I received a complimentary copy of this book through Net Galley. Opinions expressed in this review are honest and are completely my own.

Didn't quite deliver:
I have read most of this author's books but unfortunately am not finding this series as captivating or fulfilling as I have come to expect. For some reason it didn't grab my attention and whilst I wanted to find out what was going to happen, I didn't feel the suspense was strong enough.
It carries on from book 1 and I would recommend reading them within a fairly short amount of time from one another in order to recall everything that has previously transpired. Ideally I would have liked the author to have given more of a recap early on to aid our memories.
Jane has recently discovered that she has a 15 year old son and while she is enjoying getting to know him, she is furious with his father for not revealing their identities sooner. With a missing oil rig worker and potential sabotage threat, Jane and Reid end up having to work together in order to stop the perpetrators in time. I was disappointed that I didn't feel a closer connection to either of the main characters. I found Jane's refusal to forgive and move beyond the fact that Reid had withheld information tedious and frustrating. Their is a light Christian message of learning to put our trust in God.
This ends with a happy for now and personally I wish that it had of concluded with this one, however as I want to find out what happens I shall be looking out for the final book in the series.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. All opinions expressed are solely my own.

This is the second book in the Pelican Harbor series, and it is helpful to read the books in order. This book begins with the mystery the first book left off with. There will be another book in the series, and this story paves the way for that one.

I preferred the first book, but this is a solid story overall. Jane comes across as a bit annoying at times. I wasn't that crazy about the relationship with her and Reid (but I also prefer the suspense angle more than the romance angle in all books I read).

This is book 2 in the Pelican Harbor series. I believe you really need to read book 1 before this one to know and understand the events of book 2. That said—this was a well-written suspenseful story. Events in this story cause Chief Jane Hardy and videographer Reid Dixon to suspect foul play in the disappearance of a local Pelican Harbor man who works on an off-shore oil rig. There are several sub-plots that move the story along and keep things interesting. Looking forward to the 3rd installment and hopefully a resolution to Jane & Reid’s story.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

"Two Reasons to Run" by Colleen Coble is a great read! This is the second book in the Pelican Harbor series. This story continues with the story of Jane, Reid and their son Will as the main characters.

Like the first book in the series, this book has non-stop action and suspense. There is a possible terrorist attack and a kidnapping in it. I was hooked from the first page and throughout the whole book. I was totally shocked at the ending. I never expected that at all!

I definitely recommend this series to anyone that enjoys good, clean, romantic suspense novels. Colleen Coble is one of my favorite authors, and I have loved all of her books!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson Publishers through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This was my first read by Colleen Coble and I am really happy I was able to read it! Excellent storyline and the characters were fabulous! Loved the thrill of it!

*Thank you to Thomas Nelson Publishers, Colleen Coble and NetGalley for an advanced ARC of this wonderful book*

First let me say that it would probably be beneficial to read the first Pelican Harbor book "One Little Lie" before reading "Two Reasons to Run"! There is a back story there that is very relevant to this story. That being said, it is not crucial and I caught on pretty quickly that there was a history between the two main characters. Also, Colleen Coble is a Christian writer so there are mentions of god and religion interspersed through out the book. I am not religious and there was not enough to bother me at all. I only really noticed it towards the end of the book.

I loved this book. It is the story of Jane and Reid, both former members of a cult, who had a son together. There is a space of 15 years where Jane did not know her son was alive and I assume this was all explained in the first book. Jane is the town police chief and is investigating the disappearance of her friend's son who has disappeared off an oil rig. He has written an email to his mother saying that if he disappears, it is murder. And the story progresses. There are threats to Jane and Reid's son so they end up living in Jane's Father's bunker right out of town. There are so many twists and turns to this story and I loved so much about it. I especially loved all the different characters in the little town they lived in. I would definitely read the third book in the series! I am giving this five stars for flawless writing and a great story that drew me in right away.

Two Reasons To Run.... we know one of them but will you guess the second one? This kept me on the edge of my seat and was such a thrilling read. This is a sequel but in my opinion reads well as a standalone book and I didn't feel I had missed out on anything by not reading the first book.